8 days in Chitose Itinerary

With the largest international airport on the island, Chitose serves for most visitors as a way in or a way out, rather than a destination in itself.

Get out of town with these interesting Chitose side-trips: Tomakomai (Tomakomai Golf Resort 72 & Lake Utonai), Noboribetsu (Noboribetsu Date Historic Village, Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, &more) and Shiraoi Ainu Musuem and Village (in Shiraoi-cho). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Royce' Chocolate World, make a trip to Hokkaido Ramen Dojo, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and buy something for everyone on your list at Chitose Outlet Mall Rera.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Chitose online trip itinerary maker.

If you are flying in from Malaysia, the closest major aiports are New Chitose Airport, Asahikawa Airport and Hakodate Airport. In January, daytime highs in Chitose are -1°C, while nighttime lows are -14°C.